Bleach: The Captain of the Fifth Division Becomes Stronger Through Training.

Chapter 25: Butterfly and Dream

Tosen is a rather conflicted person.

This characteristic was already clearly revealed in the original storyline - he became good friends with Kashiwamura Sajin and became the life mentor of Hisagi Shuhei...

Even though he hated and despised the powerful and the god of death, he still inevitably became attached to them in the end.

Perhaps it was this kind of tangled thoughts that eventually led him to the path of self-destruction.

That's roughly the situation.

But no matter what, now that Arima Shizuka is in front of him, he has to try his best to avoid this situation from happening.

"Well, let's study the complicated things later. Since you are confused, let's swing the sword first."

Putting down the plastic bottle, Arima Shizuka stood up and stepped back, standing in front of Tosen Kaname.

The tired right hand flipped frivolously, dancing out a crisp and neat sword flower.

"After all, 99% of the world's worries can only be attributed to being too weak!"

Hearing this, Dong Xianyao's expression changed slightly, and finally he also showed a relieved smile.

"You occasionally say something meaningful like this."

"Huh?! My character is a genius, okay?! Keep your body tight, Touxian, I won't hold back next time!"

After finishing their sparring, the two said goodbye at the entrance of the dojo as usual.

Watching Arima Shizuka limping away into the depths of the corridor, Tosen was silent for a long while, but did not walk towards his dormitory.

After several twists and turns, he finally found a remote corner of the school building.

I stood here in silence for a long time... Finally, a reassuring voice came from behind me.

"You asked me to come here to discuss something important?"

Aizen's figure emerged from it, his hands hidden in his long sleeves, a friendly and calm smile on his face.

"Tousen-san?"

It was not something that Aizen did deliberately, but the latter collected information about Aizen through other channels.

It was Aizen that Tōsen took the initiative to contact.

"I'm really ashamed to meet you so late at night. Please forgive me."

Tosen Kaname's attitude was as polite as ever. Aizen chuckled in response and was merely comforting him at the moment.

The key is what the other party wants.

"I want to...become stronger."

With his fists clenched, Tosen Kaname's tone became a little low.

"This rate of progress alone is not enough for me to realize my dream. I need a faster rate, a shortcut... even if it's a crooked way, I need to make myself stronger."

It turned out to be the case.

There is really nothing wrong with just giving reasons.

"Because your former best friend was murdered, you harbor hatred towards the powerful? What a sad past... Tosen-san, I recognize your motives. But..."

Pushing his glasses on the bridge of his nose, Aizen smiled playfully.

“Are these really the only reasons?”

"..."

It seemed a little difficult to say, and after a pause of two breaths, Dongxian Yao continued.

"I don't want to be left behind by Arima Shizuya either."

"This guy's progress is too fast. He may not realize it himself, but the fact is that it is difficult for me to gain any advantage in swordsmanship."

"After a while, I'm afraid he will surpass me."

As a friend, Tosen Kaname is indeed happy for Arima Shizuya's progress.

So this kind of feeling is not jealousy, nor is it hatred.

It's a kind of self-blame.

"I can't continue to waste time like this... I have to become stronger. Only in this way can I stand up and protect the morality in my heart the next time I encounter such unfairness."

There are no more than three things.

Next time, even if his body turns into fire, Dongxian Yao will definitely resist.

This is morality, friendship, and the principle of survival that Dongxian must follow.

That's why he needs strength so desperately.

Walking slowly forward, Tosen knelt on his knees and made a gesture of submission to Aizen.

"I know your methods are extraordinary... Arima Shizuka was able to grow stronger only after coming into contact with you. I won't ask for the same treatment as that idiot, so just drive me as long as you can give me strength."

With such a firm and unyielding will, Aizen had no reason to refuse at this moment.

The corners of his mouth curled up lightly and he extended his right hand towards Dongxian.

"In that case, it would be a pleasant cooperation, Tou Xian Yao."

The two sides seemed to have reached a consensus, but before entering the next stage, Aizen seemed to have something else to accomplish.

He smiled and drew his Zanpakutō from his waist.

"Tosen, please wait a moment before I start to instruct you."

Dong Xian Yao frowned slightly in confusion and spoke softly.

"What do you want to do?"

"It's nothing big, I just want you to experience the feeling of my Zanpakutō being released. After all, if I'm not mistaken, you haven't mastered the Shikai yet, right? This kind of close observation experience may also give you some other inspiration."

There is absolutely no problem with this statement, and Tosen responded with silence.

It was in Aizen's smiling face.

Everything began to converge in an inevitable direction... just like a river rushing towards the sea, it cannot be disobeyed or stopped.

Bright and colorful butterfly flutters its wings.

The small breeze it created floated across the ocean, blew to the edge of the world, and suddenly transformed into a gale that frightened the heaven and earth.

Some things have changed, and some things have remained the same.

Is it fate? Or is it something more mysterious? No one knows exactly what is going on. …

The peaceful half month passed in a flash.

During this period, Arima Shizuka also found herself dreaming.

He found himself standing in a place that looked like a crossroads for no reason.

There was no extra background around, and there were only street lights above the head for lighting.

There is no sun or moon, let alone any reference point to measure time.

Arima Shizuka could only grope and search in vain.

The four directions of east, south, west and north all spread towards a deeper and more secluded distance. Just looking at it from a distance gives people a creepy feeling.

Even if she chose a direction to move forward, after a few minutes, Arima Shizuka would find herself back to the original starting point.

The crossroads seemed like a strange space that kept looping back and forth, or more like an Ouroboros that had coiled into a perfect circle.

It goes on and on in this cycle, back and forth.

Until the person wakes up completely.

"That's basically the situation, and it's been going on for more than a week now..."

If it only happens a few times, you can probably get away with it, but if it happens too many times, even the most careless person will notice that something is wrong.

I ate the last of the curry rice.

After wiping her mouth, Arima Shizuka showed a very emotional expression on her face.

"So that sounds weird, right?"

Tohru Yuin, who was sitting opposite him, chuckled and just shook his head calmly.

"No, this is a phenomenon that only occurs when one's Zanpakutō is about to awaken, right? This means that Arima-kun will soon resonate with Asauchi."

This is true in theory, but the situation is really troublesome.

"But my shallow-headed fighter won't come out to talk to me... I can't even find where it is. Is it just like that, leaving me to wander aimlessly at the intersection? Is this a maze?"

Kotetsu Yuyin scraped the porridge in the bowl clean and smiled.

"After all, every Zanpakutō has different habits and ways of thinking. But since it is a thing of Arima-kun's mind, it should also reflect your inner thoughts."

So at this time.

"You won't find the right answer if you just keep asking others."

Although she had thought of this possibility, after hearing that there was no "shortcut", Arima Jing couldn't help but sigh.

There is really no way...

So what is your subconscious thinking?

I have no idea about this at all.

Collapsing on a bench in the cafeteria, Arima Shizuka yawned deeply, her face looking quite tired.

Kotetsu Yuyin had already started to clean up the table, but when he saw the other person's appearance, he couldn't help but blink and asked.

"Arima-kun, what's wrong with you?"

"No, it's nothing... I just had too many dreams and I just felt like I didn't get enough rest these past two days..."

This matter is not a big deal or a small one, and the person involved just simply wants to complain.

But he had just stood up when he saw Kotetsu Yuyin already in front of him.

The other person's thick eyebrows were raised into an awkward look, revealing a rather conflicted expression.

So what does she want to do?

Before his thoughts could come to a halt, Hu Che Yong Yin's cheeks flushed slightly and he lowered his head.

He leaned close to Arima Shizuya's ear and whispered softly.

"How about I give Arima-kun a massage starting tomorrow morning? It may not be very effective, but it will at least help relieve your fatigue."

Although Huidao is included in the branch of Ghost Dao.

But thanks to years of development, methods such as maintaining the body and enhancing rehabilitation now also fall into this category.

As the future vice-captain of the 4th Division, it can be said that it is 'natural' for Kotetsu Yuune to know these things.

Could there be a better 'reward' than this?

It can be said that all the tiredness in the body has been swept away!

Arima Shizuka also showed an interested expression. He looked at the girl in front of him eagerly and couldn't help but reply.

"Then I'll trouble you!"

Kotetsu Yuyin smiled happily, nodded and was about to turn around.

Arima Shizuya's voice pulled her back to where she was.

"Um, Kotetsu-senpai..."

Turning around, I saw Arima Shizuka also looking expectant.

"May I ask how you are thinking about the invitation I made yesterday?"

Yesterday, Arima Shizuka solemnly asked the other party whether she wanted to date him for a while.

Beating around the bush is never a manly style. If you like someone, you should say it openly.

What's more, when Totsu Yuune stood up and spoke for himself in the dojo, even Arima Shizuka was moved.

What reason did he have to dislike this woman who seemed straightforward but was actually a bit silly?
A straight ball is the best choice to hit the bull's eye!
Kotetsu Yuyin's face suddenly became embarrassed. She took a half step back and covered her cheeks with her hands.

Ah~ This question again...

To be honest, Tohru Yuin was so troubled by this thing that he couldn't sleep well all night.

So what is the answer?

Taking a deep breath, the girl slowly opened her mouth.

"I……"

(End of this chapter)